It isn't at all suprising that horses figure in so many…
““It isn't at all suprising that horses figure in so many diffrent ways in myth and story-there is such power in them beyond the phsyical. The prehistoric life in them seems whole and intact. Any horse you meet seems to have in it a knowing that is deeper, older, more primal than our own; they seem witnesses to something lost to the sight of humankind. There is something important about horses. See a great dark carthorse in the rain steam coming up from it's back ; go out to a stable in the cold dark of a winter morning : when horses look at you, where they look from is not where we look from. I believe that most of us would like to be thought well of by horses.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Horses embody ancient, primal wisdom that connects humans to a deeper, forgotten natural world.
In simple terms: Horses hold ancient, deep knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Listen to the subtle wisdom that animals reveal.
Themes
nature
myth
primal wisdom
human‑animal connection
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
nostalgic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- riding
- observing horses
- meditative walks
- creative inspiration
- storytelling
Key Concepts
symbolism
collective unconscious
ancient archetypes
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the horse symbolize for you?
- How can you honor that ancient connection today?
A Different Perspective
Horses can be unpredictable; projecting meaning may overlook practical realities.